Nevada's Native Communities Face Worsening Access to Clean Water, Plumbing

Sep 8, 2022 - Discusses mounting issues accessing clean water and sewage system infrastructure in Native American communities in Nevada. Notes a growing number of households with plumbing and water quality issues, highlights challenges securing funding to address the issues, and describes the public health problems linked to disparities in water infrastructure investments.

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A Needle Exchange Project Modeled on Urban Efforts Aims to Save Lives in Rural Nevada

Aug 24, 2022 - Describes the efforts of a needle exchange program in Elko, Nevada, which uses a model developed in urban cities to offer harm reduction services in the rural community. Notes the impact of needle exchanges in curbing HIV outbreaks and the strong relationship between harm reduction services and recipients' likelihood of seeking treatment.

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